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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 18:33:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Surigao del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 231 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
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